Similes: Analyze & Complete

simile
a comparison of two unlike things using the words
like
or
as
Rachel’s hands felt as cold as ice.
Directions: Read each simile and indicate what is being compared on the lines.
1.
The sparkling water of the lake glistened __________________ to ______________________
like sequins.
2.
Beth has brown eyes and hair as dark as __________________ to _____________________
the midnight sky.
3.
The students charged up the stairs like a
herd of elephants.
4.
The beach’s white sand felt as hot as a
skillet.
5.
The lion’s roar was as loud and frightening
as thunder.
6.
Andrew’s room smelled like the inside of
an old lunch box.
7.
The newborn rabbit’s fur was as white as
snow.
8.
As soon as they arrived at the park, the
children scattered like ants.
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Directions: Complete each common simile with a word from the box.
ghost molasses leather whistle silk
9.
Dad keeps his toolbox as clean as a _______________.
10.
While watching the scary movie, Ken’s face was as white as a _______________.
11.
The little girl's hair is as smooth as _______________.
12.
Mom’s pork roast was as tough as _______________.
13.
The school day passed as slowly as __________